Technology transfer

Call for projects at InnoGEX

We’re looking for new innovative start-ups. Do you have you the right project for our incubator?

InnoGEX, the business Incubation Centre of CERN technologies, is an incubator program designed to support entrepreneurs in their business endeavor by offering them access to unique world-leading technologies and Intellectual Property, tailor-made business and management training and seed money (max. 30’000 euros).

We invite all out-of-the-box thinkers willing to build on CERN’s comprehensive know-how to join InnoGEX program in France.

We would like to hear from you if:

1- If your company is not older than 18 months or is not yet incorporated +

2- If you have an idea how to introduce CERN’s know-how in your project.

InnoGEX program is a 3-phase competition:

Phase 1 – Initial application. Cut-off date: end July 2019.

You are required to fill out an “expression of interest” form providing information about the application and market value of your project. Easy to do, just answer the following questions (see below)!

A selection of the most interesting business concepts will be invited to participate in Phase II – Business plan.

Phase 2 – Business plan. Cut-off date: end October 2019.

At this stage you will present a 10-page business plan. Between these two phases, you will be provided coaching (business development and technology support) with our experts.

Phase 3 – Pitch and Q&A, in December 2019.

A selection of the most promising business plans will be invited to pitch to the selection committee. The winner(s) will be announced a few days after the pitch session. They will then join InnoGEX in the following weeks.